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I have a 2000 Open Bow 185. Can...

MagJag
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‎05-04-2019 02:53 PM

I have a 2000 Open Bow 185. Can I use regular unleaded fuel or do I need to use ethanol free gas?

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joefirm
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‎05-04-2019 09:47 PM

You can use both but ethanol free gas is preferred. Ethanol when it sits in your system will start deteriorating your hoses and fuel system.
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Annex24
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‎05-04-2019 09:50 PM

Yes what joe said 👍
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MikeHotelFoxtro
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‎05-04-2019 11:07 PM

What I do and what some other boaters do here in the Seattle area is, during the height of the boating season, I use the automotive gasoline with 10% ethanol, but at the end of the season I fill up with ethanol free for the storage over the winter months. We have a few local gas stations that sell ethanol free gas so you dont necessarily have to pay higher Marina on-the-water prices.
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gtstang462002
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‎05-05-2019 03:26 AM

I would also recommend using a fuel stabilizer like K100 or sta-bil in addition to the ethanol free gas during storage.
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Vinster
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‎05-05-2019 05:15 AM

It all depends on how long the fuel will sit unused. Rec Fuel does have higher octane than revular. Always use a additive with either fuel. Condensation forming on walls of your tank are higher when outside air temp is warmer than the fuel in your tank temp. This is why you should maintain a almost full tank in winter months.
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wicked1
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‎05-05-2019 08:38 AM

if you run it regularly, use regular , if it sits, use E free
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Brian_E
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‎05-05-2019 09:41 AM

Agree that using 10% ethanol is not an issue if your out every month. With that being said, if you have an outboard, ethanol free all of the time, if possible.
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Roll_Tide_Roll
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‎05-06-2019 06:26 AM

agree with all but if E free is available always choose it. Fuel treatment is a must during storage. your engine will love you for it.
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tolatron
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‎05-06-2019 03:54 PM

The best choice no matter is always ethanol free.
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Drago
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‎05-11-2019 10:02 PM

E free unless you want problems down the road.
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Big_mike1
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‎05-19-2019 12:41 AM

I’m a mechanic for 30 years yes u can use regular unleaded just add the blue additive for injectors
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